Barb's screams alerted Deathwatch and his minions, who shot her in the chest with an arrow. The blood's contact with the gas cap ignited a mystical transformation, changing Dan Ketch into the Spirit of Vengeance known as the Ghost Rider. Ghost Rider badly injured Centurious during one of their clashes, unwittingly unleashing Zarathos, who had been lurking inside Centurious ever since their imprisonment in the Crystal of Souls. Join the fight and take on Galactus to save all of Reality. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Shortly after turning his Penance Stare on a group of criminals, Dan decided that no one deserved such torment - not even lawbreakers. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He contacted a woman by the name of Mary LeBow, a paranormal consultant, and she separated the two by way of an exorcism. The title Ghost Rider has been used by individuals indwelled by a Spirit of Vengeance or similar demonic entity such as Zarathos; most famously Johnny Blaze, who sold his soul to the demon-lord Mephisto. He also teamed with Brother Voodoo and Dracula's daughter, Lilith, to repel another attack by the Scarecrow, who had gained the power to inhabit other bodies and had summoned the decaying corpse of Barbara Ketch as part of his plan. He encountered Thor, then fought the murderer Zodiak, after which Ghost Rider was kidnapped and separated from Dan by Nightmare, who believed him to be Zarathos. It focuses on Ghost Rider's introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, exploring magical and supernatural elements. This week on Marvel 101, help get vengeance against the souls of those who would do the world harm. Dan and Barbara grew up in a happy and stable home, befriending local girl Stacy Dolan, who was the daughter of a local police officer and, later, the object of Dan's romantic affections. Drawn to it, Dan touched its gas cap, his fingers dripping with his sister's innocent blood. He felt he was a force for good, but he also wanted to have a normal life again. Ketch and Blaze had to find another way to reach their goal and the lair of the Gun Nuns held the answer. Ghost Rider and Deathwatch's pseudo-vampiric minion Blackout clashed repeatedly over the canisters, which had been found and hidden in the cemetery by the Cypress Hills Jokers gang. Robbie Reyes was raised in Los Angeles by his uncle Eli Morrow with his younger brother Gabe. Enraged, Dan embraced his new power and its mission of vengeance. The Medallion was broken into shards and placed into the spiritual bloodlines of two families, both of which would be overseen and protected by a Blood named Caretaker. With the aid of the original X-Factor, Ghost Rider was able to resolve the crisis, though the media continued to portray him as a menace. | Season 7. This proved to be a costly vow for Dan. Ghost Rider also began trying to repair Dan's personal life, freeing Francis Ketch from the new Sin-Eater (Reverend Styge), who was preying on her suffering over her lost daughter. This greatly lightened Ghost Rider's spirit, especially after Jennifer Kale mystically caused many of Dan's friends and relatives to forget his secret identity. Ketch managed to defeat all the Ghost Riders, including Blaze, and delivered their power to his master. He had his friend Jack D'Auria lock up the bike, but he was soon pressed into using it again when Mr. Hyde went on a rampage. This arrangement lasted until the 1700s, when young Noble Kale of the spiritual bloodline fell in love with a woman named Magdalena. ), Unlock the world of Marvel Digital Comics! If it wasn't for the emergence of an army of Ghost Riders, they may never have beaten their tormentor. Dan sought revenge on Blackout, who tore out his throat.